Job Announcement

Planning Manager

The Coastal Regional Commission (CRC) is a coastal Georgia based organization serving ten counties and thirty-five cities with comprehensive planning and development services. Our Planning and Government Services Department is announcing a new job opening for a Planning Manager. The position will manage assigned staff and work closely with local governments on advanced, highly complex professional planning and government services activities. The Planning Manager will:

·       Manage assigned staff and daily operations

·       Develop and implement local comprehensive plans

·       Develop and implement regional plans

·       Work with federal and state partners to administer projects

·       Provide staff support to local governments

·       Liaison between CRC and external organizations

The ideal candidate must meet the following qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning or related field

·       Minimum six years of planning related experience; graduate degree may be substituted for experience

·       Interdisciplinary Knowledge of urban and regional planning and Georgia planning law

·       Proficient in interpreting federal and state regulations

·       Proficient in the use of computers and Office 365 software

·       Superior, demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail, solid organization skills, and self-motivated.

The CRC offers a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package:

·       Four-day work week

·       Starting 13 days of PTO (accrued)

·       Observes most state holidays

·       Life Insurance

·       Medical, dental and vision plans

·       Defined Contribution retirement plan

·       Matching 401k